Pakistan suffered a 90-run defeat against West Indies in the first Test after being bowled out for 120 while chasing a target of 211. Despite being in a b position before the final innings, Pakistan failed to complete the chase as West Indies secured the victory.
After winning the toss and batting first, West Indies scored 311 in their first innings. Despite early setbacks, the hosts built useful partnerships to post a competitive total. Pakistan replied with 282, leaving West Indies with a first-innings lead of 29 runs. The narrow advantage kept the match evenly poised heading into the second innings.
Pakistan's bowlers produced a b performance in the second innings. Experienced fast bowler Mohammad Abbas claimed five wickets with disciplined line and length, while Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali took two wickets each. West Indies were bowled out for 181, setting Pakistan a target of 211 for victory.Pakistan made a poor start to the chase as both opening batters were dismissed early. Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq scored three runs each before being dismissed, putting the visitors under pressure.
Babar Azam attempted to hold one end together, but wickets continued to fall at the other. Captain Shan Masood scored three runs, Salman Ali Agha was dismissed without scoring, and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan made 11. The middle order also failed to recover the innings, with Aamir Jamal dismissed for a duck and Ali Usman scoring two runs. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 120.
Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58 and carried his bat through the innings. However, he received little support from the rest of the batting line-up. Pakistan's highest partnership came for the final wicket, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Abbas adding 49 runs for the 10th wicket. The stand reduced the margin of defeat but was not enough to prevent the loss.
Fast bowler Jayden Seales played the decisive role in West Indies' victory by taking five wickets and dismantling Pakistan's batting line-up. He ended the innings by dismissing Mohammad Abbas in the 41st over to complete his five-wicket haul as West Indies sealed a 90-run victory.
